Programs Coordinator, Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The posted salary and/or position title may be adjusted dependent on the successful candidates education experience and unique qualifications as they relate to the position. Sponsorship is not available for any staff positions and unless otherwise indicated within the posting information is not available for most faculty positions.

This position is responsible for a wide range of duties within the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area including organizing MSNHA-sponsored events coordinating volunteer opportunities with the MSNHA and partners & managing other MSNHA opportunities such as coordinating the Tennessee RiverLine programs in the Shoals and directing recreation-focused/trail development MSNHA projects.

*This position is a grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon funding by the sponsoring agency.*

• Organize events focused onthe MSNHA three themes: River Music and Native heritage;
• Serve as a liaison for the Shoals Tennessee River Towns program Keep the Shoals Beautiful and other similar organizations across the MSNHAs six counties;
• Participate in existing MSNHA programs including Operation Pollination Tennessee RiverTowns Hidden Spaces Roots of American Music Rolling on the River & the League of Outdoor Women;
• Plan develop and implement programs annually in assigned areas;
• Create promotional material independently and/or work with graphic artists on layout of material;
• Develop social media posts/blogs/newsletter articles about MSNHA events andprograms;
• Assist with website contentdevelopment;
• Assist organizations within the MSHNAs six counties seek apply for and implement external grantfunding;
• Seek apply for and implement external funding for MSHNAs programs &projects;
• Develop & direct new programs to promote MSHNA development and community engagement within the MSHNAs six counties;
• Work with other UNA departments advisory committees and/or other organizations on joint projects and ensure projects proceed smoothly;
• Document volunteer and personal activity for reporting to the National Park Service;
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Bachelors degree isrequired;
• Experience working with volunteers and in a volunteer capacity is required;
• Background in public history outdoor recreation historic preservation or other field related to MSNHAs mission is preferred.

• Current valid drivers license required;
• CPR/AED certifications are preferred.

• Knowledge of UNA policies procedures and services;
• Ability to prioritize and assign tasks;
• Ability to carry out large-scale projects with minimal direction;
• Ability to work independently and as a teammate with outstanding interpersonal skills;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and thrive under pressure of changing priorities and unanticipated urgent demands;
• Skills in communicating effectively (verbally and in writing) with diverse constituents and cultures associated to effectively and courteously exchange or convey information and receive work direction;
• Skills inproofreading;
• Ability to analyze data;
• Digital literacy skills to support management functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (with an emphasis on Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook) and Zoom/MS Teams;
• Ability to organize public events;
• Ability to coordinate a large number of volunteers.

Applicants must upload a cover letter and resume at the time of application as well as provide contact information for at least three professional references. For questions please email or call 256.765.4291 and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.

UNA is an equal opportunity employer. We seek a wide range of applicants for our positions so that our core values will be affirmed.